Burnished Steel Drill Bow, late 18th/early 19th century, with center hinge, ratchet tension adjustment, and turned ivory handle, lg. 29 in. Although this is not definitely a medical instrument a very similar bow is illustrated in Elisabeth Benion's Antique Medical Instruments , page 91.
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2002-10-27
Burnished Steel Drill Bow, late 18th/early 19th century, with center hinge, ratchet tension adjustment, and turned ivory handle, lg. 29 in. Read more…
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2001-03-31
Bow Drill, English 19th century, with steel breast plate stamped The WL S & Griffith Warrington and C&M 1886 , steel bow with hardwood handle Read more…
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2010-05-01
Iron Bow Drill with Breast Plate and Arbor, England, late 19th century, the flat steel bow with wooden handle, ratchet wheel and detent to tighten Read more…
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2010-05-01
